Hayama Population 2026

Hayama has a population of 31,665, making it the #801 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kanagawa. It is about 307× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Hayama (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

31,665

Rank in Japan

#801

Coordinates

35.28°N, 139.58°E

~10 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

47 km

29 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kanagawa

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Yokohama	3,777,491	#2
Kawasaki	1,538,262	#7
Aihara	725,493	#20
Sagamihara	720,780	#22
Fujisawa	439,728	#40
Yokosuka	409,478	#47
Hiratsuka	258,422	#95
Chigasaki	242,798	#100

Cities near Hayama

Zushi60,055 people · ~2 km away
Kamakura172,929 people · ~5 km away
Yokosuka409,478 people · ~8 km away
Sugita21,318 people · ~12 km away
Fujisawa439,728 people · ~12 km away
Kurihama53,782 people · ~13 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hayama?

Hayama has a population of 31,665 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #801 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Hayama in?

Hayama is located in Kanagawa, Japan.

Is Hayama the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 47 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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